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holiday party The 7 Networking Strategies to Follow at Holiday Parties 

  

Holiday parties mean much more than free food and fun. They also can bring entrepreneurs a host of new opportunities to network and build relationships. 

 

Most people think of networking only through the traditional venues, whether chamber of commerce events, business contact referral groups, or online sites such as LinkedIn. But holiday parties, including professional and industry social events where you can network with people outside your business, can be an even better time to introduce yourself to a new contact or share a friendly conversation with someone you already know. 

 

To make the most of holiday party networking, here are a few things to keep in mind:

 

1. Be prepared. Try to learn in advance the names of people you will likely chat with, their jobs and their recent accomplishments ... Keep reading ...

Crystalball 10 Predictions for 2012: The Top Trends in Talent Management and Recruiting 

  

By definition, being strategic requires that you look forward - identifying trends, opportunities, and threats. With the December lull looming, now is a great time to plan for the future. I've listed the "top 10 talent management trends" I foresee that require your attention.

 

But you should certainly do your own thinking. I recommend that you start by examining this past year...

 

2011 Was The Year of Social Media

 

2011 was a tough year for many in talent management, but despite compressed budgets, organizations continued to hire and develop talent. One factor that seemed to invade nearly every high-level functional discussion was social media... Keep reading...

Blue Ribbon Temp of the Month Award  

   

Each month, Challenge Consulting recognises outstanding temporary employees via the Temp of the Month Award. We are delighted to announce our November winners today!

 

 

Temps of the Month - Nadia Hart and Ben Mohat

 

For feedback regarding these superstars, visit our Hall of Fame ... 
 

To make a future nomination, simply contact our Temporary Staff Consultant, Melissa Lombardo , now: email | (02) 9221 6422

13th December 2011

The 7 Networking Strategies to Follow at Holiday Parties

Top 2012 Trends in Talent Management and Recruiting

Temp of the Month Award

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